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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 9 months before the Z9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z9 
Screen resolution2360k2089kCrisper screen (+271k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Z9 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
AnnouncedOctober 2021January 2021More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z9

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the Z9.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z9 is 55 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z9.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give greater detail having its extra 56MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
97
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
91
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
91
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography factors
Nikon Z9 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count excellent (102MP)
more heavy than competition (900g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery pack (740 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography advice
93
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (740 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 13 29
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos 740 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $5,999 $5,500